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8 April, 04:42

What is the correct, balanced equation for the following word equation?

In the acetylene torch, acetylene gas (C2H2) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

2C2H2 + 5O2 - -> 4CO2 + 2H2O

2C2H2 + O2 - -> 3CO2 + 2H2O

C2H2 + 4O2 - -> 2CO2 + 2H2O

2C2H2 + O2 - -> CO2 + H2O

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  1. 8 April, 05:14
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    Answer: 2C2H2 + 5O2 - -> 4CO2 + 2H2O

    Explanation:

    Usually, acetylene gas (C2H2) burns in oxygen O2 to produce carbon dioxide CO2 and water H20

    2C2H2 + 5O2 - -> 4CO2 + 2H2O

    Of all the options, only the above show balance in the number of reactants (C2H2 and O2) on left side and Right side.

    4 atoms of Carbon on reactants side = 4 carbon atoms on products side

    4 atoms of hydrogen = 4 hydrogen on products side

    10 atoms of oxygen (5O2) = 10 atoms of oxygen on products side
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